SAU Visual Art Majors Assist with Public Art Installation
Bronte Weatherford and Nahala Moore, Juniors in the SAU’s Visual Arts Program, enjoyed the sunshine as they assisted renown artist DeWitt Godfrey install his artwork in Dorothea Dix Park. From the laying of the foundation to the placing of the final cylinder, the students learned loads about the process of installing a major piece of […]
SAU Alumnae Make History as 2 of the 3 Black Women Elected Mayor in NC
Women’s History Month holds a special meaning for one of North Carolina’s historically black colleges/universities (HBCUs). In a groundbreaking moment for North Carolina, two distinguished alumnae from Saint Augustine’s University (SAU), Barbara Middleton Foushee from the class of 1986 and Melissa Elliott from the class of 2011, have etched their names in history as two […]
New HBCU Cycling Initiative, Cyclone Racing League Launches
March 6, 2024 – Raleigh, NC & Washington, DC: Technology firms eHome America (Washington, DC) and RevoRace.com (Raleigh, NC) have announced that they have partnered to sponsor a new historically black college or university (HBCU) cycling league. The Cyclone Racing League (CRL) will launch in the Spring of 2024 and will initially focus on virtual […]
SAU Students Excel at 2024 NC TRIO Student Initiatives Conference
Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) is thrilled to celebrate the exceptional accomplishments of its students who participated in the 2024 NC TRIO Student Initiatives Conference hosted by The North Carolina Council of Educational Opportunity. The conference at NC State University provided a platform for students to engage in academic activities and competitions, fostering leadership, scholarly achievement, […]
SAU Students Shine at TMCF’s DevCon 2024 Professional Development Conference
Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of its students who participated in the DevCon 2024 professional development conference, sponsored by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF). The conference, held from March 6-10 in Baltimore, Maryland, provided unparalleled professional development, leadership, and networking opportunities. “The achievements of our students at […]
Gwinnett College Students Provide Free Massages to SAU Community
As Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) continues to persevere through its challenges, the Gwinnett Colleges & Institute (Gwinnett College) students from the Raleigh campus arrived at SAU with a heartwarming mission. In preparation for midterms and with a heart for wellness, these compassionate students offered free massages to the SAU faculty, staff, and students. “Amidst our […]
SAU Continues Its Fight to Preserve Accreditation
On Tuesday, February 20, Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) appeared before the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) Appeals Committee. The case placed before them was to consider a reversal of the decision to remove Saint Augustine’s University from SACSCOC membership on December 3, 2023. During the appeal, Saint Augustine’s University argued […]
SAU Receives Food Donation from Food Lion Feeds for its Food Pantry
Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) received a generous food donation from Food Lion Feeds, the hunger-relief platform of Food Lion, a leading omnichannel grocery retailer. Working to alleviate food insecurity, Food Lion Feeds’ donation supports the university’s student food pantry to ensure students have access to nutritious food, allowing them to focus on learning and setting […]
SAU Receives $3,100 Donation from CAECA to Support Faculty & Staff
Local community members are rallying behind one of its historically black colleges/universities (HBCUs). Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) received a $3,100 donation from the Chinese American Economic & Culture Association (CAECA) to support its faculty and staff. “We appreciate the Chinese American Economic & Cultural Association’s generous contribution towards assisting our faculty and staff during this […]
SAU Hosts AFSP Panel & Faculty/Staff Training as Black History Month Mental Health Event
One of The Triangle’s historically black colleges/universities (HBCUs) is taking an essential step in addressing its campus’ and surrounding communities’ needs. Saint Augustine’s University (SAU) and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) are joining forces to host a special event in honor of Black History Month, focusing on mental health awareness and suicide prevention […]